It would have provided cooling for the apartment, saving money and energy. Tribunal rules condo owner will have to pay over $3,000 for balcony modification: 'No reasonable explanation' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"[It] doesn't require the high cost involved in running a supercomputer — you can even run it out of a good quality desktop." Government scientists use technology that could 'revolutionize' forecasting: 'Fast and accurate prediction of impactful weather events' … | Continue reading
"If I were you..." Tenant warned about potential yard modification on long-term rental home: 'Not as low-maintenance as you'd think' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"I'm so tired of getting these massive stacks of mail." Homeowner frustrated after company sends deluge of mail meant for another person: 'Get a cease and desist' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"One of the displays said to 'Keep your eyes on the road, not on your phone.'" Driver calls out irony of distracting digital ad: 'This looks like something out of a Black Mirror episode' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Because seafood feeds billions of people, with the global market worth over $257 billion, it may take some time to agree to new regulations. Scientists uncover 'neglected' ramifications of common fishing method: 'We've never thought of [that]' first appea … | Continue reading
"How do we live with the river that we have, not the river that we hope and dream for?" States relying on major river for water are pushing to make a deal before next presidential inauguration — here's why first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"If everyone felt like you, our country would be much cleaner. I think I'm going to follow your lead." Resident takes on solo neighborhood clean-up project after finding disappointing scene on street: 'We all need to do our part' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"We're planning to increase our battery portfolio globally to 6 gigawatts by 2030." Multinational energy giant claims 'battery storage is growing even more critical' — here's where it's investing first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"In the history of this issue, we have never had as much attention on it as we have had these past 12 months." Experts warn of a mounting public health crisis at the US-Mexico border: 'It should never be normal to anybody' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"I wish I had land. I am more than slightly jealous of your setup!" Gardener shares 'gorgeous' photo of incredibly low-maintenance pocket prairie: 'Postcard-worthy' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"When I moved to the Central Valley, I was given so many horror stories." Footage shows California town completely engulfed by massive tumbleweeds: 'They're basically barbed wire' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"This first-of-its-kind plan lays out a series of commitments and strategies." NYC mayor says growing industry is key to creating 400,000 jobs, $55B in impact by 2040: 'Will harness the growth of a new kind of industrial revolution' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Will definitely be trying this!" Garden expert shares simple hack that transforms common kitchen plastic into plant greenhouse: 'This is great!' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
A community organizer started a petition for a provision to exempt her street from city regulations. City orders homeowner to deconstruct rock garden after complaint from neighbor: 'I had been trying' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
These issues wouldn’t be nearly as severe if not for Earth’s rising temperature, which makes droughts more drastic. Residents of one of the world's largest cities may be mostly out of water by summer: 'I don't think anyone is prepared' first appeared on The Co … | Continue reading
"So helpful!" Seasoned gardener shares 'natural' hack for ridding garden of pests: 'Definitely the way to go' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Thanks for sharing!" Nutritionist shares easy method to keep you from wasting excess fruit: 'Why have I never thought of this?' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"For 12 years we have been innovating." Beetle genetics take center stage in new breakthrough with major implications for food production: 'This development is a real step forward' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Making some positive changes is better than making none at all. Amazon is harnessing the power of AI in its state-of-the-art online shopping facility: 'The model is constantly learning' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Going forward, the researchers plan to study other species and further refine and develop their processes. Researchers make breakthrough in lab that could revolutionize home furnishings: 'There is a lot of potential to expand this' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"I did this my last wash day! Definitely see the difference already!" Woman shares how one hack transformed her laundry routine for the better: 'I use it on everything' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"That's incredible!" Shopper surprised by what they found in secret compartment of $3 belt from thrift store: 'I would have never looked inside' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"The number of electric school buses on the road or on order across the country has more than tripled in the last two years." Here's why most US school buses are still powered by diesel: 'It's just a matter of breaking down these barriers' first appeared on Th … | Continue reading
"If you can charge an EV battery in five minutes, I mean, gosh, you don't need to have a battery that's big enough for a 300-mile range." Researchers make breakthrough with lithium-ion batteries — could 5-minute charge times be new norm? first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The results were clear. Study finds major upside to remote work: 'Organizations should prioritize lifestyle and workplace improvements' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"The more of these batteries you get onto the grid, the more ability the grid has to be stable." Major $130 million energy project could transform Arkansas power grid — here's how first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Whoosh" might just represent the future of commuting. Travel expert shares their exciting ride aboard Indonesian high-speed train: 'This was probably one of the best train experiences I ever had' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Most HOAs have a lack of understanding." Resident seeks advice after HOA frustratingly bans electric transportation: 'This is becoming more common unfortunately' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"The fact that these products have the opportunity to potentially reach cost parity quicker than some of the other alternatives is going to be important." Scientists say foods made with an age-old process are the future of 'meat': 'We've been using [it] for mi … | Continue reading
As Oklahoma wraps up a nearly 20-year lawsuit against several large poultry companies over chicken litter pollution in its eastern waterways, state lawmakers have advanced a bill to remove liability from companies in the future. | Continue reading
Your electrical panel is where all the circuits in your home come together in one place and receive their power. These high-tech 'smart panels' could save you from a massively expensive home electrical upgrade first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"I feel your pain." New homeowner deflated after discovering invasive nightmare on their property: 'Any hope?' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"There's a rather obvious solution ... which of course won't happen." Customer sparks conversation after sharing photos of excessive products found in grocery store produce section: 'Mind-boggling' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The family has no idea who sent these companies after their home. Homeowners return from vacation to find their yard victimized by rogue landscapers: 'Scared to death to leave the house' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"The more we learn, the more we can do better." Walmart executive shares the drive behind the company's new clean-beauty initiative: 'Direct response to a growing ask from our customers' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Buying chocolate from responsible sources promotes fair wages, restricts child exploitation, and helps protect the land used to grow cocoa. Researchers find concerning repercussion of our love of chocolate: 'Cocoa farmers are also on the front lines' first appeared on T … | Continue reading
"Then other states could follow the lead." Groundbreaking packaging bill in one state appears promising: 'This would force companies to be a part of the solution' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The data highlighted how much more work needs to be done. Eye-opening video uncovers some harsh truths about our food: 'There is no time to wait' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The group of volunteers has been handing out meals outside of the library downtown for around 20 years. Trial delayed after jurors object to fine for volunteer feeding unhoused neighbors: 'A lot of times, a jury will nullify the law' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"You have a knack for this." Gardener shares progress photos of their thriving urban yard: 'Maybe some of your neighbors will be inspired to follow suit' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"There are endless opportunities." Researchers set out to drill into potentially 'unlimited' energy source beneath our feet: 'It's the first journey to the center of the Earth' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Do we really think our clothes are clean if this is what we're washing them in?" Repairman shows how common laundry product could be ruining your washing machine: 'Once you break the bad habit you'll be OK' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Reducing exposure "is necessary to reduce the occurrence of potential [heart attack] and mortality." Researchers make concerning connection to elevated risk of heart attack — here's what you need to know first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Finding a renewable solution that doesn't rely on weather conditions could herald the end of harmful energy sources. Air Force partners with startup to tap virtually limitless power source: '[As] close to the holy grail as you can get' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"I've never seen anything like this." Experts raise concerns about 'zombie fires' burning beneath ground: 'We've seen this before, but never at this scale' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Very inspirational." Resident shares progress photos after volunteering to transform local green spaces around their city: 'This is so beautiful to see!' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Our development changes this [issue]." Researchers make fascinating recycling development after soaking plastic in laundry detergent — here's why it's important first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading